I had my prostate removed on Friday 21st March following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. I had a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and T stage 3.
Finding the catheter and incision sites rather uncomfortable.
Just wanted to read about other guys post op experiences
Hello Worzel
A warm welcome to the Macmillan online Community, although I am so sorry to find you joining us. I am Brian on of the Community Champions here and I am on the fourth year of my personal prostate cancer journey.
To get the best help and advice I would advise you to join us on the prostate cancer group and here's the link
Just click on the link I have provided and once the page opens up just click on "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined us just either copy and paste or repost your original post in the "New Here - Say Hello" section and you are assured of another welcome and plenty of answers.
I look forward to "meeting" you again on our part of the Community.
Best wishes - Brian.
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